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PREPARING YOUR TECHNOLOGY

Learn about technology requirements, networks, Wi-Fi, email setup, cybersecurity tips, and tech assistance services at Radford University. Stay connected and secure!

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PREPARING YOUR TECHNOLOGY

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  1. PREPARING YOUR TECHNOLOGY Division of Information Technology June 2019

  2. Do I need to buy a NEW computer? Most students bring a laptop. May want to bring an existing computer and upgrade as student progresses through their academic career. NOTE: Chromebook not recommend as only device. May not meet all student needs. Division of Information Technology

  3. College / Department Requirements • Davis College of Business & Economics • College of Education & Human Development • Department of Design • Department of Art – only Graphic Design • Department of Information Technology

  4. FREE Microsoft Office Download www.radford.edu/office Division of Information Technology

  5. Network & TV University Apartments • Wi-Fi • Streaming TV Residence Halls • Wi-Fi • Streaming TV • 1-2 Ethernet Connections • Coax / CableTV • Division of Information Technology

  6. Wi-Fi Connectivity eduroam • username@radford.edu • RU Password Radford Guest • Visitors to Campus MyDevices • Only in Residence Halls • Entertainment Devices Division of Information Technology

  7. Personal Printers • Division of Information Technology

  8. Set Up Email on Your Smartphone • Add RU Email as an ADDITIONAL mailbox on your smartphone • Outlook App or Native App • Office 365 (Exchange) • Easily configured on Apple iOS and Android devices • www.radford.edu/smartphone • Division of Information Technology

  9. Install RU Mobile • Course Schedules • RU Express Balances • MyRU • Maps • Bus Tracker • TV Listings • ITOneStop • ….and much more • www.radford.edu/rumobile • Division of Information Technology

  10. Enroll in ru-texts • Opt-in student text messaging • Deadlines & Reminders • Targeted communication from university offices. (Registrar, Bursar, Financial Aid, Residential Life, …) • www.radford.edu/ru-texts • Division of Information Technology

  11. DUO – 2 Factor Authentication • Smartphone App, Phone Call, or Code to login. • Enhances Account Security. • Can register multiple devices/phone numbers. • Second device / number suggested as a backup. • Not required in campus computer labs. (backup)

  12. Cybersecurity & Email Warnings • Phishing • Fake Job Offers • Gift Card Scams • Look at return addresses. • Hover over links. • Don’t click on links. • Ask yourself if something seems strange. • Division of Information Technology

  13. Keep Devices Safe • Enable Antivirus Software • Enable OS and Application Automatic Updates • Computers, Smartphones, other devices • Enable Screen Lock on Smartphones • iOS (Settings -> Touch ID & Passcode) • Android (Settings -> Location and Security -> Set Screen Lock) • Division of Information Technology

  14. Technology Assistance Center • Web: www.radford.edu/itonestop • RU Mobile: Resources -> ITOneStop • Find Answers • Request Support • Report a Problem • Walk-in: 153 Walker Hall • 8am-5pm Mon-Fri • Phone: (540) 831-7500 • 8am-5pm Mon-Fri • Division of Information Technology

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